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Malawi visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Malawi? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

63Visa-free

50eVisa

85Visa on arrival

0Visa required

Malawi entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 63 can enter Malawi visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 85 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 50 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

148 of 198 passports can travel to Malawi without arranging anything before departure.

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Malawi entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Malawi
United States of America	Visa-free (30 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (30 days)
Canada	Visa-free (30 days)
Australia	Visa-free (30 days)
Germany	Visa-free (30 days)
France	Visa-free (30 days)
India	eVisa
China	Visa-free (30 days)
Nigeria	eVisa
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	Visa on arrival
Philippines	Visa on arrival

Malawi visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Malawi.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa
Africa	16	11	26
Asia	9	23	19
Europe	14	28	3
North America	13	9	1
Oceania	10	4	0
South America	1	10	1

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 63

Antigua and Barbuda90 days
Australia30 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados90 days
Belgium30 days
Belize90 days
Botswana90 days
Brunei90 days
Canada30 days
China30 days
Cyprus30 days
Dominica
Fiji90 days
Finland30 days
France30 days
Gambia90 days
Germany30 days
Ghana90 days
Grenada90 days
Guyana30 days
Hong Kong30 days
Ireland30 days
Israel90 days
Italy30 days
Jamaica90 days
Kenya90 days
Kiribati90 days
Lesotho90 days
Malaysia90 days
Maldives30 days
Malta30 days
Mauritius90 days
Mozambique90 days
Namibia90 days
Nauru90 days
Netherlands30 days
New Zealand30 days
Norway30 days
Papua New Guinea30 days
Poland30 days
Portugal30 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Samoa90 days
Seychelles90 days
Sierra Leone30 days
Singapore30 days
Solomon Is.30 days
South Africa90 days
Sri Lanka90 days
Sweden30 days
Tanzania90 days
Tonga30 days
Trinidad and Tobago90 days
Tuvalu90 days
Uganda90 days
United Kingdom30 days
United States of America30 days
Zambia90 days
Zimbabwe90 days
eSwatini90 days

eVisa 50

Visa on arrival 85

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Malawi?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 63 can enter visa-free, 85 can get a visa on arrival and 50 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Malawi without a visa?

63 passports have visa-free access to Malawi, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Kenya, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ghana and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Malawi offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 85 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Malawi. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Malawi eVisa online?

50 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Malawi. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Malawi?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 27 can enter Malawi visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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